OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround | TechCrunch
Mar 06, 2024 - techcrunch.com
This article is a summary of the latest episode of Equity, a podcast that discusses startup and venture capital news. The episode covers a range of topics including OpenAI's response to a lawsuit from Elon Musk, Monzo's latest funding round indicating a recovery in fintech, and the launch of Ema's AI for enterprise. Other topics include Accenture's acquisition of Udacity, potential regulatory changes boosting demand for carbon-tracking startups, and OpenView returning most of its latest fund to backers.
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Key takeaways:
OpenAI is defending itself against a lawsuit from Elon Musk, arguing that Musk wanted to run the company's for-profit arm.
Monzo has raised a significant funding round, indicating a potential recovery in the fintech sector.
Accenture has purchased Udacity, providing liquidity to the venture-backed startup.
OpenView is reportedly returning most of its latest fund to backers, marking a disappointing end for the firm.
